Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Austin on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Austin is September, where tickets cost $274 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $432 and $405 respectively.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $392 on average.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.
In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Austin were found on Frontier ($239) and United Airlines ($241).
San Francisco and Austin are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (31 flights per week), Delta (14 flights per week), and Southwest (12 flights per week).
Weekly flights between San Francisco and Austin historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 142 minutes.
Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.
Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.
Based on our data, Alaska Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.
Las Vegas (LAS) is the top choice – 31% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Austin picked an itinerary connecting there.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $201.
Consider flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 5h 55m.
If you prefer a quick connection, Salt Lake City (SLC) often has the shortest layovers from San Francisco to Austin, with an average of 1h 12m.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.
Each day, there are between 7 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Austin, with an average flight time of 3h 42m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 57 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.
The duration of a nonstop flight to Austin from San Francisco is typically 3h 29m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,500 miles.
Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 8:00 am and will be landing in Austin at 1:30 pm.
If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Austin jets off at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:46 am.
Based on the data, it is generally cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Austin on Tuesdays and in the month of February.
Day Selection: Choose to fly on Tuesdays for the lowest fares.
Month Selection: February is the most cost-effective month to travel.
Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 120 days in advance to get the best deal.
Airline Choice: Frontier Airlines generally offers the cheapest flights for this route.
Flight Type: It is more economical to fly with a layover than direct.
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| Low season | August |
|---|---|
| High season | November |
| Cheapest flight | $107 |
Direct departures
San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom
Monday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Tuesday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Wednesday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Thursday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Friday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Saturday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Sunday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Direct returns
Austin Bergstrom to San Francisco
Monday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Tuesday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Wednesday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Thursday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Friday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Saturday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Sunday
Delta,Southwest,United Airlines
Delta,Southwest, +1 more
Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.
Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.
They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!
great experience just at the end, we got in early and there wasn't anyone at the gate for 30 min so we had to just sit on the tarmac
The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.
They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.
Crew were bad Didn’t help with luggage When asked for a glass of wine, I was told that they will serve later , which they didn’t to Me and didn’t serve anyone else in First class . Didn’t offer any snacks , Chips or Nuts to anyone . Flight was not crowded either. Worst Service/ or No Service !
Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.
Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.
I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.
It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious
One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!
Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?
The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.
One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!
I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference
The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.
Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?
Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.
An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.
Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.
Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.
Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.
Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.
Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.
While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!
Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).
N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa
Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.
Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!
Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.
Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms
My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.
No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.
Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time
It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.
Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.
It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future
They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service
Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.
Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.
They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked
Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.
The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport
It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.
When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.
This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.
baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible
My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.
The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.
Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.